Resonance Consultancy, a global consulting firm, recently released its list of the best cities in the world, and Toronto is one of the few Canadian cities to make it.
It is the highest-ranking city in all of Canada to make the top 100 list, coming in at 24th.  Over thirty places later comes Montreal at 57th, followed by Calgary at 65th, Vancouver at 69th and Ottawa at 96th.
According to the rankings, Toronto is “ready for big things” and cracked the top 25 list because of its diversity and education.
The city is considered one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas on the continent, with a University of Toronto study cited by the consulting firm predicting that in less than 50 years its population will overtake New York and Mexico City.
CTV News Toronto spoke with Andrew Weir, executive vice-president of Destination Toronto, and Wayne Smith, professor and interim director at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toronto Metropolitan University about the Resonance Consultancy list and revealed why the city occupied such a high position.
“I think one of the things that’s important to note about this list is that it covers a number of different dimensions of the city,” Weir said, noting the diversity of Toronto’s residents, its economic stability and opportunity, and its education. they live.  in the city as the reasons why it received its famous designation.
“To see Toronto as the top city in Canada is important, and in this top group of North American cities I think it’s important … It’s something that Toronto has not only aspired to be, but has worked very hard to become and I think those of us who live here know that to be true.”
Globally, Toronto follows major tourist destinations such as London, Paris, New York, Dubai and Barcelona.


WHY IS TORONO A GREAT CITY? 
From a tourism perspective, Smith points to Toronto’s diversity and variety of things to do here as some of the reasons why tourists flock to the city for a visit.
“The fact is, you can visit the world in a day here,” Smith said.  “There aren’t many other places in the world that come close to the diversity of the city.  If you want Afghan food, you can find it.  If you want some Sudanese food, you’ll find that too.”
He adds that the plethora of festivals and events happening across the city throughout the year is another huge draw for Toronto.
“And then add to that, you have the sports teams,” Smith said.  “Look at the (Toronto) Raptors, they’re literally a national brand.”
For Weir, it’s hard to narrow down Toronto’s “one magical thing” because he says the city has a lot going for it, including but not limited to the world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival, its rich music and food scene, and its fast-growing scene .  technology sector.
Weir says the one thing you see permeating everything that happens in Toronto – from food, art, innovation, science or business – is “this sense of remix” and having people with different backgrounds and experiences bringing them together to create something new.
“It’s that kind of experience that creates something new and something fresh,” he said, adding that’s what attracts people to visit or live in Toronto.
“That’s where Toronto shines and it’s not something you see on the surface.  What you see is the product of that, you see it in food, you see it in art and culture, you see it at festivals and you see it around boardroom tables.”

title: “The Best Cities In The World 2023 Toronto " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “John Miller”

Resonance Consultancy, a global consulting firm, recently released its list of the best cities in the world, and Toronto is one of the few Canadian cities to make it.
It is the highest-ranking city in all of Canada to make the top 100 list, coming in at 24th.  Over thirty places later comes Montreal at 57th, followed by Calgary at 65th, Vancouver at 69th and Ottawa at 96th.
According to the rankings, Toronto is “ready for big things” and cracked the top 25 list because of its diversity and education.
The city is considered one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas on the continent, with a University of Toronto study cited by the consulting firm predicting that in less than 50 years its population will overtake New York and Mexico City.
CTV News Toronto spoke with Andrew Weir, executive vice-president of Destination Toronto, and Wayne Smith, professor and interim director at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toronto Metropolitan University about the Resonance Consultancy list and revealed why the city occupied such a high position.
“I think one of the things that’s important to note about this list is that it covers a number of different dimensions of the city,” Weir said, noting the diversity of Toronto’s residents, its economic stability and opportunity, and its education. they live.  in the city as the reasons why it received its famous designation.
“To see Toronto as the top city in Canada is important, and in this top group of North American cities I think it’s important … It’s something that Toronto has not only aspired to be, but has worked very hard to become and I think those of us who live here know that to be true.”
Globally, Toronto follows major tourist destinations such as London, Paris, New York, Dubai and Barcelona.


WHY IS TORONO A GREAT CITY? 
From a tourism perspective, Smith points to Toronto’s diversity and variety of things to do here as some of the reasons why tourists flock to the city for a visit.
“The fact is, you can visit the world in a day here,” Smith said.  “There aren’t many other places in the world that come close to the diversity of the city.  If you want Afghan food, you can find it.  If you want some Sudanese food, you’ll find that too.”
He adds that the plethora of festivals and events happening across the city throughout the year is another huge draw for Toronto.
“And then add to that, you have the sports teams,” Smith said.  “Look at the (Toronto) Raptors, they’re literally a national brand.”
For Weir, it’s hard to narrow down Toronto’s “one magical thing” because he says the city has a lot going for it, including but not limited to the world-renowned Toronto International Film Festival, its rich music and food scene, and its fast-growing scene .  technology sector.
Weir says the one thing you see running through everything that happens in Toronto – from food, art, innovation, science or business – is “this sense of remix” and having people with different backgrounds and experiences bringing them together to create something new.
“It’s that kind of experience that creates something new and something fresh,” he said, adding that’s what attracts people to visit or live in Toronto.
“That’s where Toronto shines and it’s not something you see on the surface.  What you see is the product of that, you see it in food, you see it in art and culture, you see it at festivals and you see it around boardroom tables.”